People consume food to replenish the energy reserves that they have used up in the process of active living. But you can imagine that often a human becomes an excellent target for the simplest living organisms. Uninvited "tenants" can use the owner as a living container for a long time, offering food, accommodation and comfortable conditions. When parasites have lodged in the human body, the symptoms of the infection can easily be mistaken for signs of certain diseases such as the common cold, gastritis, pneumonia, etc.
The most common symptoms of parasitosis
Parasitic life forms exist and develop at the expense of humans, while irreparable damage is inflicted on their health, because the lion's share of nutrients and vitamins goes to the "occupier" who lurks modestly in one of the internal organs: intestines, lungs, heart, liver, Joints etc. etc. The destructive effect depends on the length of stay and the "appetite" of the migrant, parasitosis is the cause of diseases such as diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis, bronchial asthma, cholecystitis and neurodermatitis.
Symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body:
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (constipation, gas, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, pain in the stomach);
- Disorders of the endocrine system (fluctuations in weight, underweight or overweight, hormonal imbalance);
- Dental diseases (stomatitis, periodontal disease);
- Problems related to the work of the musculoskeletal system (pain in joints, muscles - arthrosis, arthritis);
- neurological disorders (irritability, insomnia, baseless anxiety, depressive states);
- allergic reactions and related skin problems (increased levels of eosinophils, immunoglobulin E, allergic rhinitis, eczema, urticaria, papillomas, dermatitis);
- Respiratory diseases (bronchial asthma, pneumonia);
- Violation of hematopoiesis, decreased vascular permeability, anemia (critical decrease in hemoglobin);
- chronic fatigue and decreased immunity (frequent mild ARVI, tonsillitis, apathy, low blood pressure, weakness, and poor memory);
- oncological diseases;
- cosmetic problems (cracked heels, dry skin, brittle nails, faded hair, seborrhea, baldness);
- gynecological and urological diseases (in women: menstrual disorders, discharge, vaginal candidiasis, fibroids, mastopathy; and in men: prostatitis, urolithiasis);
- Bruxism (grinding of teeth), snoring.
Even knowing the signs of the presence of parasites in the human body, it is difficult to diagnose parasitosis without a full examination (three scrapes and blood test). Symptoms of parasitic invasion are a result of the strong activity of the "guest" when a person suffers from poisoning with the waste products of the helminth, chronic irritation of the affected organs, and the immune system of the disease itself is no longer able to cope.
Features of the course of parasitosis in children
In contrast to adults, children are more often affected by parasite infestation in everyday life. The infection usually occurs during a walk (after contact with sand or soil), through close contact with sick animals, or from swimming in open water. Usually, the signs of parasites in children are difficult to determine, the primary infection and colonization of helminths go unnoticed. Gradually, the amount of toxins in the blood increases, the child's body is poisoned with the waste products of the helminth, which manifests itself in the form of a decrease in immunity and permanent diseases, allergies of unknown etiology, dysbiosis and physical exhaustion.
The following indirect symptoms of parasites in children can be distinguished:
- Loss of appetite or, conversely, gluttony, a passion for sweets;
- regular headache, accompanied by nausea;
- developing rapid fatigue;
- Lack of daily bowel movements (constipation);
- Vomiting, belching, bad breath;
- Paleness of the skin, "blue" under the eyes;
- Irritability, aggressiveness, moods;
- Hyperactivity, especially in the evening;
- poor (intermittent) night sleep, combined with fidgeting, moaning, bruxism;
- Irritation or redness in the genital area.
Symptoms of protozoal parasite infection should be used as a "beacon" for a full investigation. Timely and professional diagnosis will allow you to completely cure the parasite infestation with the minimum damage to the health of the body.